Full service network
US5818511A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/17309
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital switching network is described which accommodates a full range of broadband and narrowband digital technologies, including video, wideband data, narrowband data, video on demand and telephone channels in an integrated manner. Optical fiber connects information sources to the switching component of the network utilizing a standardized transport stream such as SONET OC-N. A broadband ATM switch, a digital cross-connect switch or other distribution mechanisms may be utilized to interconnect information sources and subscribers. A level 1 gateway is utilized to control access to all information resources on the network.
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